THE STATE OF THE UNION

GOP congressman boycotts president's speech

'He does not support the policies of Barack Obama'

Published: 01/24/2012 at 6:29 PM

(NATIONAL JOURNAL) — Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., said on Monday he is boycotting President Obama’s State of the Union address.

In a tersely worded statement released by his office, Lamborn said he decided instead “to pass” on attending the speech on Tuesday night, though he will watch it on television and participate in a live chat hosted by Heritage Action for America.

“Congressman Lamborn does not support the policies of Barack Obama,” the statement said.